Glidecam 2000 with the Canon 7D

[ZanucK]

I used to have pretty stable moving shots with the Glidecam and the HVX.

The Canon 7D doesn't seem to work as well. I would think the lighter the camera the easier it would be to move around.

I would like to know what you think. I would love to hear from someone who has been able to have smooth shots with the Glidecam2k + 7D. What did you do? A special weight distribution? I would also really like to check out samples. Let me know

I'm also taking this opportunity to share my first test samples with the cam.

http://vimeo.com/7512114

Cheers,

Zan

 

[NoxNoctus]

The trick is to get it perfectly balance it, then balance it some more. Glidecams actually work better when there's more weight to balance out. Plus with the strange form-factor, you need to offset the camera oh the baseplate

If you don't yet have the cash for the body pod or smoothshooter system, I recommend getting a pair of fitted carpal tunnel wrist braces from wallyworld for $15 each. This helps TREMENDOUSLY to take the load off of your wrist and transfer it to the forearm.

Invest in some 20 LB weights. Do reps. Bulk up dem gunns.

Seriously though, Got a Glidecam HD4000, wrist braces, I'm able to shoot for a long time and wrist strain never becomes an issue. I switch arms often still but now that I'm gaining some more muscle it's becoming less of a hassle.


Practice, practice, then practice practicing. Can't stress that enough. It's not a cure-all, Steady Cam systems are an artform in themselves. Depending what you're shooting, bribe a friend to walk around for you and practice keeping them in focus and level and framed.

The smooth footage is worth your patience and time. It really is.


Here's a slight practice shoot with the glidecam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC2Uhk8X6FM

edit: some more links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWuMzQWMi4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG1SOAJvRtY

 

[ASG]

I have the old glidecam 4000pro plus x-10 arm+vest. It is *much* more stable with my XHA1 than 7D. The 7D suffers a lot more from pan twitch/wobble. The best solution I have found so far is to put as much weight on as possible, and put some additional weights on the top (balanced on bottom of course) that are offset laterally to increase pan inertia and reduce the twicth/wobble. You really need the arm and vest with the heavier set up I would guess.